Amateur radio has been avocation of mine since my friends and I were introduced to this hobby around 1952. With the help of my neighbor, W7SJN I passed the novice class and became WN7CSF. This tongue twister was changed to W7JX in 1972.

Discharged from the U.S.M.C. in 1962 I became employed at the University of Washington as an electronics technician, grant supported in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics. This currier in the electronics field lasted for 30 years. The last 12 years of my professional life was spent with Metro of Seattle driving a bus.

My life's work has in reality been a hobbgiest; body building, model making, scuba diving, RC boat racing and mountain climbing. Played Squash for about 14 years, built 2 telescopes. Currently I have been enjoying target shooting at the local gun club.

Having lived in Seattle my entire life, we moved to Manson, Washington where we built our new home. Limiting my hobbies to amateur radio, target shooting and Astronomy. I spend much time in our 2 1/2 acre yard which includes and apple orchard.

If you want a QSL card, just ask. direct mail or via the bureau.I love getting these cards and sending them out. I have 312 confirmed with the ARRL and i'm waiting for the next bunch of radio guys to inhabit some pile of rocks so I can get on the honor roll.